Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

A dark amber and burgundy shield spreads across a cream body.

This tantric lingam is from Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is quartz crystal & iron. Dams planned along the Narmada since the 1940s have steadily removed the dry season that harvesting depends on, so gathering genuine lingams from the riverbed has become close to impossible. Oval form on a black ring, in cream and gray-olive. A large central panel with wavy edges blends copper, gold and plum tones with a glossy finish. The shoulders fade into soft gray-mauve. It is 14.25 inches high and 7.25 in diameter.

A polished centerpiece wearing its own medallion.